Casper Suite Administrator's Guide - JAMF Software

Create a Managed Preference
After creating a managed preference profile, use one of the templates in the JSS to create the managed
preference.
These instructions explain how to create a commonly used managed preference that requires users to
enter a password to dismiss their screen saver.
Requirements
Access to the JSS in a web browser
To create a managed preference:
1. Open the JSS in a web browser.
2. Log in using the account that you created when you set up the JSS.
3. Click the Management tab.
4. Click the Managed Preferences link.
5. Click the Create Managed Preference button in the toolbar.
6. Select the Create from template option and click the Continue button.
7. In the list of domains, locate com.apple.screensaver and click the disclosure triangle next to it.
8. Click the Create link across from the Require Password preference.
9. Choose User Level Enforced from the Apply Setting To pop-up menu.
10. Specify a value in the Value field.
11. Click the Profiles tab and assign the preference to the managed preference profile that you created by
selecting the checkbox across it.
12. Click Save.
This managed preference is enforced each time a user logs in on their computer.
Additional References
Casper Suite Administrator’s Guide, “Managed Preferences”
Settings Management: Explore More
For more information on Settings Management functions, see page 32 of this document.
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